Definitions for "Significator"
Keywords:  querent, chosen, arcana, reader, deck
a card chosen from the deck to represent the querent, whether it be you or someone else
One of the Court Cards or Major Arcana chosen, and for some layouts separated from the deck, to represent the querent.
the significator is a card chosen at the beginning of a tarot reading, to represent the querent, or the person for whom the reading is being conducted. Not every reader chooses to use a significator, and for those who do, there are quite a few different methods of selecting one.
The faster moving of two planets in aspect; the significator is said to aspect the slower moving planet (promittor). Also used in reference to the planetary ruler of a house, matter, object or person. See also promittor.
In Natal Astrology, the planet which rules the Ascendant. In Horary, the planet ruling the house governing the matter or person in question. In Directions, the Significator can only be Sun, Moon, Ascendant or Mid-Heaven (according to Sephariel).
Keywords:  one
One who, or that which, signifies.